# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 16 — Community Mental Health Programs — Application, Approval, and Disciplinary Processes

#### Regulation .03 Approval Requirements.

*COMAR 10.21.16.03*

To be eligible for approval under this chapter, a program shall:

A. Meet the requirements of:

  (1) This chapter;

  (2) COMAR 10.21.17;

  (3) The chapter under this subtitle that outlines the requirements for the specific program; and

  (4) Medical Assistance regulations, including, but not limited to COMAR 10.09.36, 10.09.59. and 10.09.70; and

B. Demonstrate compliance with:

  (1) Relevant federal, State, or local ordinances, laws, regulations, and orders governing the program; and

  (2) The satisfactory fire, safety, and health inspection reports of the site that are required by the local jurisdiction, if a program provides services at a site whose primary function is the delivery of mental health services.